I’ve never had any stomach problems associated with drinking coffee, but one of my old friends suffers from acid reflux and the acidity of coffee can make it worse. He’s not alone. Many people experience heartburn and acid reflux after drinking coffee due to its high acidity levels. One of the main factors that contribute …
I’ve had great coffee in the UK, but I’ve also had some bad stuff too. So why is some Brit coffee so weak and tasteless? UK coffee can taste bad for a number of reasons, including low quality beans, over-extraction, water temperature, lack of training and brewing methods. Let’s dive down into the topic of …
We sometimes make drip coffee in our house, but across the UK and Europe it’s perhaps not as popular as it is in the US. So why is this? In general, UK coffee drinkers prefer espresso-based drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos. While drip coffee is not as popular in Britain and across Europe, it …
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Our family loves the series Friends. I first saw it as a teenager and have now watched it again with my wife and three children. I must have seen each episode dozens of times! So why is the famous coffee shop they hang out in called ‘Central Perk’? The name is a play on words, …
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I made a cup of coffee in the evening a few nights ago, thinking it would keep me awake as I was working late – but I ended up falling asleep at my laptop! It turns out that a few factors may be responsible for this counterintuitive reaction to coffee. In this article, we’ll explore …
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Before the lockdown, my wife and I seriously thought about starting a coffee shop, but then life returned to normal and we put the idea on the backburner again. But the question remains: are coffee shops profitable? The short answer is yes, they can be. With the right combination of location, pricing, and quality products, …
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I’ve tasted coffee in both the States and Europe, and sorry USA – but the brews I had in France, the UK and Germany were far superior. So why is US coffee so bad? Despite having a Starbucks or equivalent on every corner in every town, finding a truly tasty cup of Joe in the …
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We have a hand grinder at home for coffee beans, but could we use a spice grinder instead to get the same results? You can grind coffee beans with a spice grinder, pepper grinder or herb grinder if you absolutely have no choice, but the ground coffee you get will be coarse and taste of …
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I once tried eating instant coffee granules at University, it tasted bitter and pretty revolting. But are there any benefits to trying this? You can eat instant coffee powder or granules straight from the jar, but why would you want to? You’ll get the same amount of antioxidants and nutrients, and a similar energy boost …
We’ve tried roasting coffee at home with mixed success. It’s a bit of an art form if you want to get it right, but that doesn’t mean it’s too difficult to try. So what steps should you take to roast coffee beans at home and get great-tasting coffee? To roast coffee beans at home without …
